Prime Video has officially greenlit ‘Fallout Shelter’, a massive 10-episode unscripted competition series inspired by the legendary Fallout video game franchise. The announcement marks a bold expansion of the post-apocalyptic universe, moving beyond the critically acclaimed scripted series to embrace a high-stakes reality format that blends survival, social strategy, and psychological gameplay.

The series is a high-profile co-production between Studio Lambert—the creative powerhouse behind The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge and Kilter Films, the production company led by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. In association with Amazon MGM Studios and Bethesda Game Studios, the show will bring the iconic “Vault-Tec” experience to life for a global audience across more than 240 countries and territories.

Set within an immersive, retro-futuristic vault, Fallout Shelter will challenge a diverse group of contestants to live in a bomb-proof environment shaped by the franchise’s signature dark humor. Participants will be tested across the series’ famous S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes—Strength, Perception, Endurance, Charisma, Intelligence, Agility, and Luck.

The format is designed to mirror the “choice-driven ethos” of the games. Contestants must navigate escalating physical challenges and complex moral crossroads where teamwork is essential, but social maneuvering is the key to power. Much like the Fallout Shelter mobile game, dwellers will have to manage resources and forge alliances, knowing that only those who prove their ingenuity and resilience will survive to claim a substantial cash prize.

With production slated for June 2026, Prime Video has officially opened the vault doors for casting. Applications are currently being accepted online viaCast It Reach, with the deadline set for February 15, 2026. Prospective “dwellers” must be at least 21 years old and prepared for a rigorous three-week filming schedule that includes psychological and physical evaluations.

The executive producing team includes industry veterans Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Jack Burgess for Studio Lambert, alongside Bethesda’s Todd Howard and James Altman. The series joins a thriving Fallout ecosystem that includes the live-action drama, Fallout 76, and the upcoming Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, reinforcing Amazon’s strategy of using massive intellectual properties to anchor its unscripted slate.

Key Highlights

• New Format: Fallout Shelter is a 10-part unscripted reality competition set inside an immersive Vault-Tec bunker.
• Top-Tier Production: The series is produced by Studio Lambert (creators of The Traitors) in collaboration with Kilter Films and Bethesda.
• Gameplay Mechanics: Contestants will compete in challenges based on the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attribute system for a major cash prize.
• Casting Details: Online applications are open until February 15, 2026, for those interested in participating in the June 2026 shoot.